Personal Narrative: Honor Roll Student

Being the first grandchild, son and nephew came with a lot of hugs, kisses, and support, but it also created standards, pressures and expectation of who I should be and who I was expected to become. One of the benefits of being “the first” exposed me to a private educational learning experiences of which I was an honor roll student. I was well loved and celebrated by my family and friends who offered support and examples that were priceless. I was expected to be the first to graduate, go to college, play sports, aim high and continue my childhood successes throughout my developmental process. As I became older the environmental challenges and the power of choice became a reality to me and winning became more of a challenge, and failing was …show more content…
Needless to say, I was no longer the star or honor roll student; emotionally I did not know where to fit. Academically I found myself struggling and silently dealing with the pressure and expectations of being “the first”. This was my first real encounter with failure. I was extremely angry with myself and the only way I knew how to express it was through my conduct. As a result I failed eighth grade, I thought my family would be disappointed because I did not satisfy the expectation of being “the first”. However, I will never forget what my nanna said to me she said “in life you will win some and lose some, but losing does not mean that you are a failure, failing simply repositions you to win …show more content…
I have learned that failures and disappointments is the testing ground for building and maturing your willpower and determination and your perseverance. Failing at anything does not mean the end; a failing attitude on the other hand, controls your actions, cloud your perception and stagnate your progress. Out of all the academic struggles encountered, I am determined to attend college, follow my dream and practice sports medicine. I am grateful for every negative and positive encounter on this journey. I have always been blessed to have great male and female mentors in my life, but I have come to recognize that I am the one that empowers my realities; I am “the